Barstow Mining Prospects and Local Developments
Barstow area reports a new Goldstone strike near the Drumm property and a fresh mill installation. Al Burke is named as the discoverer while N K Millett expects a Kramer mines decision soon. Barstow mining bureau invites rare mineral samples for assay and notes growing payroll in local mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Brim
Drumm
al Burke
Korax
N. K. Millett
Western Borax Company
Washington
Kramer Mines
United States
Barstow Mining Bureau
A. E. Skeets
Barstow
Skeets
George Rose Mine
Cave Springs
Rose Mine
Auto Tourists From East Visited Barstow Last Month
February traffic through the Barstow junction of the National Old Trails and Arrowhead Trails highways totaled 9,229 entering Southern California. Vehicles exceeded February 1929, with 2,780 machines checked. most were foreign-registered, and 1,864 carried non California plates while 916 bore California plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Arrowhead
Ex-Service Men Urged to File Exemptions Early Barstow Office Open
County Assessor A EF Allen runs an Barstow office in the Barstow Printer building from 9 to 5 to assist ex service men. Eligible veterans with total wealth under 5000 and an honorable discharge may receive a 1600 reduction from assessable property. He urges all who qualify to file applications at his office for the $1000 exemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Barstow
Mgr. Allen
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
More Rain and Snow Boost Sierra Snow Totals
After a stiff westerly wind, a gentle Tuesday rain added needed precipitation to raise the season’s totals to near last year’s level. The February service bulletin notes a heavy storm at Bishop Creek Gem Lundy and Rhinedollar with a weighted seasonal average of 33.168 pounds by February 24, close to last year’s 33.29 and well below the normal 75.56 by February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cajon Pass
Geo. M. Wills
Southern
Sierras
Successful Club Dance by Barstow Woman's Club
An outstanding social dance sponsored by Barstow Woman's Club filled the night with music by Alo and his Californians orchestra. Bridge players occupied non dancers while a desert picture won by Mrs. George Leak. Door prize went to an unnamed Ludlow resident. stationery gifted. Silk rayon pillow donated by Mrs. L. J. Henderson awarded to Mr. Geo. Seaman of Hinkley. Mrs. Beimer led the candy booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Alo
Californians
George Leak
Ludlow
L. J. Henderson
Geo. Seaman
Hinkley
Beimer
Oust the party questioned at a school trustees meeting
A petition to remove the party was presented at a Monday trustees session but most signers did not testify to the grievances. The matter was refuted. The piece argues disciplined, obedient behavior from children and urges parental cooperation with teachers to uphold classroom morale, quoting Disraeli on ease of criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Disraeli
Mexican Boy Scout Troop Organized in Barstow
A Mexican Boy Scout troop formed in Barstow this week with nine members. Sponsored by Sociedad Progresista Mexicana, meetings will be at the society building on Seventh near Main Street. Mike F. Ochoa is scout master, Jose Carbajol assists, Julio L. Arroyo is secretary. Members include Julian Aguallo, Frank Aguallo, Joe Carbajol, Lupe Delgado, Martin Fiores Jr., Sabador Hernandez, Joe Renteria, John Salvazar, Chevo Sedillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
F. J. Hannum
Sociedad Progresista Mexicana
Mexican Progressive Society
Main Street
Mike F. Ochoa
Jose Carbajol
Julio L. Arroyo
Julian Aguallo
Frank Aguallo
Joe Carbajol
Lupe Delgado
Martin Fiores, Jr
Sabador Hernandez
Joe Renteria
John Salvazar
Chevo Sedillo
Steam shovels used to load coal in larger boxes
Steam shovels are now deployed to handle bulk coal loading, able to hold a full grown box ear full. The article continues on another page, indicating ongoing coverage of industrial methods and equipment upgrades.
News Of Friends In Bursion And Ihistric
Eddyville Ill visitor M Dent plans to settle in this district. Death Valley visitors Mrs Pitcher and Miss Pep ping bring winter vegetables. Wallace Ford and Mina Conaway file to wed. Grace Millett to marry March 15. Burness death in Los Angeles. Fresno and Barstow visitors praise desert highways and Barstow. Boy Scout pillow sale raises 17.90 for building fund. Charles Edward Henderson new engineer at Henderson home. baby 10 pounds arrives. nurse McKinnon inspects. Helen Roberts visits Barstow two weeks. Newt Henderson serves on Santa Fe wrecker at Barstow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Burness
FE. L. White
Forst Dillingham
Los Angeles
Barstow
Stafford
Benson
Boy Scout Building Fund
Grace Statfford
Lubin J. Henderson
Little Grace
Charles Edward Henderson
Newt Henderson
Charles Edward
James Richard
Master Richard
Nurse McKinnon
Helen Roberts
San Bernardino
Henderson
Lenwood Visitors Seek Restful Climate At Desert Camp
Lenwood locals and travelers report quiet, dry air aids respiratory ailments. Santa Monica visitors C A Case and family regain calm at Radio Camp while various residents renovate homes and describe regional climate benefits for disabled veterans and long-time desert travelers.
Barstow Kiwanis Entertains San Bernardino Club Visit
Barstow Kiwanis members drew a 100 percent turnout at a Barstow program in San Bernardino with Rev. Frank Reid recounting Cliff Dwellers mysteries near Flagstaff. The Barstow quartet and Sischo sisters provided music while Lubin Henderson chaired the luncheon program for Barstow’s visiting delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Barstow
California
San Bernardino
Kiwanis
Barstow Club
Marian
Doris Sischo
W. B. Weithoff
John Benson
Val Weithoff
R. J. Mills
M. O’chea
Lubin J. Henderson
George Henderson
Rev. Reid
Flagstaff
Arizona
San Bernardino Sun
Barstow Kiwanis Club
Sischo
Frank Reid
Barstow Congregational
Aviator Miles Speaks At Barstow Kiwanis Meeting
Lieut Miles of San Bernardino spoke on aviation and the Barstow field value, noting government actions to place fields nationwide for pilots. Local improvements include runways 8000 and 3500 feet and further work as finances allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
San Bernardino
Barstow
Chas. Williams
George Leak
Pat Garrett
20 20 Club
Lions Club of
Victorville
al Priddy
Rose Inn
Weithoff
Kiwanis St Patrick Dance Set For Barstow Rose Inn
The Kiwanis Club presents a St Patrick s dance in Barstow at the Rose Inn on Monday March 17. Preparations are underway with an orchestra engaged to deliver full satisfaction and many locals have invited out of town guests for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Barstow
Kiwanis Club
Rose Inn
Barstow Woman's Club to hear two speakers March 11
Barstow Woman's Club announces two instructive speakers for club day on March 11. Harriet Fieming chairwoman of Public Wealth of Ontario will discuss education, with Mrs Potter, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, presenting the subject Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Hinkley Woman's Club Card Party Friday
The Hinkley Woman's Club plans a card party at Hinkley School on Friday March 7 in the afternoon. Admission is 50 cents and no children are admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkley’s
Hinkley School
Gold Belt Mining grows Mojave mining prospect near Lucerne
The Gold Belt Mining Company expands a Mojave property sold by Bob Campbell of Daggett. A shaft reaches 280 feet with ore assays from 24 to 60 dollars, and a 550 foot tunnel links to the shaft. Twenty five men work the site as cement mill foundations go in and bunkhouse is enlarged. Foreman is Joe McGallaid. Compton office. officers include C. W. LaFountain as president and J C Davis as VP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Needles
Amboy
Los Angeles
Smith & Parks
Kennedy
Daggett
Wilson
The
Mining Bureau
Anaconda Copper Company
Kramer Hills
Randsburg
John Roth
George
Treadwell
Alaska
Hearst
Dakota
Oneida
Mojave
Bob Campbell
Gold Belt Mining Company
Stoddard Wells
McGinnis Springs
Lucerne Valley
Joe McGallaid
Gola Belt Mining Co
Compton
California
C. W. LaFountain
Ore Shipping Expands From Muroc Dry Lake Plant
J H Stone sold thirty acres NE of the river to Hill and Britton. The firm operates at dry lake near Muroc with steam shovels able to load fourteen cars daily, their largest shipment from the Muroc plant. They plan to start Barstow operations midmonth on the bentonite deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stone
Hill & Britton
Dry Lake
Muroc
Muroe
Mr. Stone
Barstow
Redlands Professor Plans Death Valley Field Trip
Professor Edgar Van Esdel of the University of Redlands will lead a field trip into the Death Valley region starting March 28 and extending to March 81 or April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death Valley
Edgar van Esdel
University of Redlands
Tour itinerary announced for Death Valley venture
The Union Pacific tour through Death Valley sponsored by the San Bernardino chamber of commerce was announced yesterday for March 14 as the travel plan and schedule surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Death Valley
San Bernardino
Purse Lost Found by Daggett Man on First Street
Mrs A Richardson advertised the loss of a purse containing eighty dollars in currency. Hours later she cheerfully reported its return. Bert Osborne of Daggett found the purse on First Street and returned it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Richardson
Bert Osborne
Daggett
First Street
P T A Meeting Highlights School Support and Plans
The regular PTA meeting on March 4 reports a $53.58 balance after paying $62 for a phonograph. Proceeds from a food sale totaled $29.60, and pledges for Boy Scouts brought in $88.50. A Home Talent Play and an educational picture initiative were approved, with meetings moved to 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher’s Association
Brinkerhoff
J. W. Carr
Beimer
Pray
Hart
White
Pearce
West
Kerr
Boy Scouts
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Mojave River Valley
Zenda
Calico
Charley Williams
South
Bursion
T. M. Dent
Eddyville, Ill
J. Hi. Stone
Mr. Dent
Pitcher
Marian Pepping
Furnace Creek Inn
Wallace Ford
N. Y
Mina D. Conaway
Stanley Ford
Wallace
Grace Millett
Lenwood News
C. A. Case
Santa Monica
Lenwood
Miller
Desert
Geo. Merrill
Nellie Storey
Hodge
Calif
Venice
Tlenwood
Sickner, Jr
Louise Myncke
Myncke
IL. E. McCall
Leon
Santa Ana
Harry Davis
Tatmaddux Lines
Kingman
Smith
New Mexico
Mediterranean
Riveria
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